TOP-DRAWER GIGS: This Week's Top Picks

DONNY BENET.

Hate to break it to you but you might be faced with a few tough decisions this week. Vivid is in full swing and there’s also a number of non-Vivid things kicking about town. Here's a few of this weeks highlights all wrapped up in one little page. Dive in.

If you're in the mood for a little psychedelic adventure for the ears and eyes then this is the one for you. The mid-weeker will see Sydney band The Jim Mitchells take to the stage with support from Rosa Maria and Sun Sap. Vinyl all night long.

Fancy a rowdy night out do you? Then the I OH YOU x Vivid Party is going to sort you right out. Brisbane's Good Boy bring their laid-back rock vibes to Hudson Ballroom, the perfect combo for an intimate live show full of fun. Support comes from the wonderful Vacations and Sunscreen.

We're mainly here to hero the beautiful local talent and convince you to go and see how good they are, IRL. However, Bill Callahan is about to melt the hearts of many with four shows at the Sydney Opera House and you should probably get on board with that too.

To all of you hip hop heroes, get down to Blacktown and support one v good initiative presented to us by FBi Radio. There'll be a showcase by some of Australia's best emerging hip hop talent aka B Wise, Lil Spacely and Elijah Yo. There's a Q&A too if you want to get some hot industry tips.